CAST Systems Engineer

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

• Configure the ABACUS software for exercise use.
• Provide the MOD customer with ABACUS data for use during military exercises.
• Configuration and/or integration of individual systems to match military training requirements.
• Conduct appropriate system training to ensure the military Users are competent to conduct their exercises.
• Provide coverage, when required, to support CAST activities at relevant UK sites.
• Support the day to day and IT operations activities at the site.
• Carry out Engineering, Operational and Administrative duties associated with CAST site.
• Support remotely networked CIS Exercises at the Warminster, Sennelager and offsite locations.
• Support to the CAST activity at all sites, using primarily ABACUS/CIS/VBS
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• Liaise with the military customer and build scenarios to fit their requirements.
• Establish consistent and measurable processes for the support & administration activity.
• Comply with configuration and control procedures.
• Attend further training when required.
• Comply with laid down company procedures.
• When required, be willing to work at night and do shift work.
• Be responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement.
• Any other duties required to complete the CAST Service.

• UK SC Security Clearance
• Good working knowledge of Windows OS, LAN Technology
• Experienced trainer
• Good knowledge of IT systems and associated support
• Good knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016
• Good knowledge of VMware
• Presentation & Training skills
• Physically fit as lifting is part of the role
• Be willing to travel internationally and nationwide at short notice

• Cisco routing, switching & VOIP
• Leadership of small teams
• Windows Server administration
• Fibre/Copper LAN installation & PC Repair
• Knowledge of DII, DIS & HLA
• Up-to date knowledge of battlefield terminology and doctrine
• Ex HM Forces
• A team player, also able to work unsupervised
• Understanding of ISTAR Visualisation and its applications
• Knowledge of VBS3 and associated terrain generation
• Provision of Terrain Databases, Models and Scripting within a VBS environment

• Competitive salaries
• Paid overtime
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme 4% (discretionary)
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave